9 months old

It's been 3 whole days since I've posted. Sometimes I just draw a blank. And sometimes the spirit is willing but the computer sucks. But I've got some ideas, so I'll be more consistent. I think.

I took Allie for her 9 month check up this week. She is just over 13 pounds, and the doctor said she's doing "amazing." She gets up on her knees and rocks, like a typical 9-month old. She sits really well now, rolls over, she's getting better and the pincer grasp, she smiles at people but has serious stranger anxiety. If someone holds her she goes to pieces and even when I get her back she takes a long time to calm down. She is still tiny, not even on the charts, really, but she is gaining weight steadily and is perfectly healthy. I'm so happy and relieved she's doing so well. I worry about her a lot. I'm a germophobe with her; I keep her away from shopping carts, little kids, and anyone who's sick, and I wash my hands a lot. So far, so good, though. I also worry a lot that she's not getting enough calories. Who counts calories for a baby??

Also, she drools a lot and puts everything in her mouth (including this "helicopter seed." Not an insect wing, it kind of looks like that).

I like her. I think she's a nice baby.